Planted origin of shade trees: a robust determinant of cocoa yield among smallholder farmers in Cote d'Ivoire
Beda Innocent Adji, Assiri Alexis Assiri, Evelyne Maryse Assi, Koffi Emmanuel Kassin, Selastique Akaffou Doffou
This study identifies the planted origin of shade trees as a key determinant of cocoa yield among smallholder farmers in Cote d'Ivoire, using a nationwide sample and multiple analytical methods.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology